{"id":124685,"date":"2025-10-07T15:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/?p=124685"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:03:14","slug":"california-climate-accountability-sb53-and-sb61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/california-climate-accountability-sb53-and-sb61\/","title":{"rendered":"California\u2019s Climate Accountability Package: What the new CARB guidance means for SB 253 and SB 261 compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p>The clock is ticking. By January 1, 2026, companies doing business in California must comply with two landmark climate disclosure laws: SB 253 and SB 261. Together known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-californias-new-sustainability-disclosure-climate-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California Climate Accountability Package<\/a> (CCAP), these laws mark a turning point in climate accountability for the U.S. private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 9, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published a detailed FAQ to clarify how companies can prepare. While full regulations won\u2019t be finalized until late 2025, this guidance is the clearest picture yet of what\u2019s expected. If your company meets the revenue thresholds and operates in California, you should already be moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on a specific section below to navigate to that area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list blog-contents__list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#at-a-glance\">1. SB 253 and SB 261 at a glance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#carb-clarify\">2. What does the new CARB guidance clarify?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#amendments\">3. Regulatory development and SB 219 amendments<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#business-in-california\">4. Defining \u201cDoing Business in California\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#code-sections\">5. Applicability of Health and Safety Code sections 38532 and 38533<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#data-use\">6. Data use and \u201cGood Faith Efforts\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#deadlines\">7. Reporting deadlines and timeline<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#frameworks\">8. Reporting frameworks: TCFD, ISSB, and Interoperability&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#what-this-means\">9. What this means for your business<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#takeaways\">10. Key takeaways and next steps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  ul.blog-contents__list {\n    list-style-type: none !important;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>1. <strong>SB 253 and SB 261 at a glance<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s quickly recap what\u2019s at stake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf43a0fafd013ec1df86930f6630f741\">\n<li>SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) requires companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue doing business in California to disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/greenhouse-gases-co2e-carbon-and-more-common-sustainability-terms-you-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greenhouse gas emissions <\/a>annually starting in 2026, and Scope 3 emissions starting in 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) applies to companies with over $500 million in annual revenue. It mandates biennial reporting on climate-related financial risks, using frameworks like TCFD or IFRS S2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This two-pronged framework pairs emissions accountability with financial risk transparency. The bottom line? Now\u2019s the time to get your data, processes, and governance in order. If you wait until regulations are finalized, your company could be left scrambling to catch up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"carb-clarify\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>2. <strong><strong>What does the new CARB guidance clarify?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CARB\u2019s recent FAQ doesn\u2019t rewrite the rules, but it does fill in crucial blanks that have kept compliance teams guessing since <a href=\"https:\/\/corpgov.law.harvard.edu\/2025\/07\/15\/california-climate-accountability-getting-started-on-sb-253-and-sb-261-reporting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SB 253 and SB 261<\/a> became law. Think of it as the regulatory equivalent of showing your work. CARB is signaling how it intends to interpret key terms (through initial staff concepts), what good faith efforts look like in 2026, and where companies have flexibility versus hard requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guidance won\u2019t eliminate all uncertainty until the official regulations land, but it gives you enough clarity to build a defensible compliance strategy now.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"amendments\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>3. <strong><strong><strong>Regulatory development and SB 219 amendments<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CARB confirmed in its FAQ that the final regulations will not be issued until late 2025, missing the July 1 deadline originally set by SB 219. However, the reporting deadlines remain unchanged. In other words, the clock hasn\u2019t stopped ticking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SB 219 didn\u2019t alter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iss-corporate.com\/resources\/blog\/california-climate-accountability-update-highlights-from-carb-workshop-on-sb-253-sb-261\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core obligations of SB 253 or SB 261<\/a>, it simply gave CARB more time to get the framework right. In the meantime, CARB continues to gather feedback, host workshops, and refine the rulemaking process. It\u2019s a live dialogue, but expectations are already taking shape.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"business-in-california\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>4. <strong><strong><strong><strong>Defining \u201cDoing Business in California\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most asked (and most important!) questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CARB\u2019s draft definition aligns with California Revenue and Taxation Code 23101. Under this approach, a company is considered to be \u201cdoing business\u201d in California if, in any part of a reporting year, it:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6138bed256ecbd8a0bba2223a4513479\">\n<li>Is organized or domiciled in California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has sales exceeding $735,019 in the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Owns property worth over $73,502 or 25% of total property in the state&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pays compensation over $73,502 or 25% of total compensation in the state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote workers? Still under discussion. CARB has flagged it as an area needing clarity, especially as companies operate with distributed teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re also considering whether thresholds apply at the parent or subsidiary level, and whether \u201cgross receipts\u201d under RTC 25120 should serve as the standard. For now, companies should assume a conservative reading. If you\u2019re close to the line, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/2024-sustainability-readiness-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start preparing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"code-sections\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>5. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Applicability of Health and Safety Code sections 38532 and 38533<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While commonly referred to as SB 253 and SB 261, these laws are codified as Section 38532 (GHG emissions) and Section 38533 (climate-related financial risks) in the California Health and Safety Code. CARB\u2019s official documents use these legal citations, and so should your internal briefings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"data-use\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>6. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Data use and \u201cGood Faith Efforts\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where nuance meets practicality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CARB emphasizes that companies demonstrating a <strong>good faith effort<\/strong> to comply won\u2019t be penalized in the first year. But good faith isn\u2019t just a buzzword. It means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76146506268f720aa57b43b0bdd9ed2a\">\n<li>Using established standards like the GHG Protocol, TCFD, or IFRS S2&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disclosing the best available data, even if it\u2019s prior-year emissions data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledging reporting gaps and sharing plans to close them&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, \u201cdo your best\u201d is only acceptable if it\u2019s backed by documented intent, credible frameworks, and a clear path forward.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"deadlines\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>7. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Reporting deadlines and timeline<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8af7a9130243f83e557222447a60fa4b\">\n<li>January 1, 2026: First SB 253 and SB 261 reports due<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2027: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/report-scope-3-emissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scope 3 emissions<\/a> disclosure begins under SB 253<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End of 2025: Final CARB regulations expected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you\u2019ll need your 2025 data to meet your 2026 reporting deadline. That means the work starts now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"frameworks\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>8. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Reporting frameworks: TCFD, ISSB, and Interoperability<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CARB\u2019s guidance is framework-friendly. For SB 261 disclosures, companies are encouraged to follow TCFD or IFRS S2, with flexibility for other recognized frameworks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren\u2019t just boxes to check. TCFD\u2019s four pillars (Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics &amp; Targets) offer a practical roadmap. They help companies connect climate risk to real-world financial outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies must evaluate physical risks (think wildfires, floods, heatwaves) and transition risks (regulation, market disruption, reputation). CARB wants to see substance, not slogans. Scenario analysis, risk mapping, and forward-looking metrics are expected, even if your first report leans more qualitative than quantitative.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"what-this-means\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>9. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What this means for your business<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait for perfect clarity. The expectations are already in motion, and the smart move is to start building the capabilities you&#8217;ll need regardless of how the final rules shake out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2963bec8961b881269cfe00b47cd82a8\">\n<li>For SB 253: Get familiar with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. You\u2019ll need to calculate and disclose 2025 emissions with limited assurance by 2026. By 2030, reasonable assurance will be required.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For SB 261: Prepare a risk disclosure report based on TCFD or IFRS S2. Include your governance structure, strategy, identified risks, metrics, and action plans.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data collection starts now: Your first disclosures will be based on 2025 performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage leadership: These reports require cross-functional alignment\u2014from sustainability to legal to finance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The scope is wide, but the path is navigable. Think of it not as a compliance sprint, but as a maturity journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); \" id=\"takeaways\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5vh\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>10. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Key takeaways and next steps<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list-canope has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a017c2a2d33492ac1f20509239120663\">\n<li>CARB\u2019s final regulations are delayed but reporting deadlines are firm: January 1, 2026.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scope 3 emissions disclosures begin in 2027.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Companies demonstrating good faith efforts in 2026 will receive regulatory leniency.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align with recognized frameworks: GHG Protocol, TCFD, or IFRS S2.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand your status: doing business, revenue thresholds, and corporate structure all matter.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CARB is reviewing corporate associations using cap-and-trade benchmarks:50% ownership\/control could trigger reporting duties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/your-california-disclosure-task-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California\u2019s new climate disclosure laws<\/a> require credible data, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/esg-reporting-frameworks-and-standards-understanding-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transparent reporting<\/a>, and a clear plan of action for climate risk. That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/case-studies\/teradyne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EcoOnline\u2019s ESG solutions<\/a> come in. 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